Agriculture: Subsidies
Commons · Question 14232 · Tabled 13 Nov 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 20 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of closing the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme on UK farming, in the context of the continuation of the equivalent scheme in the EU.
Answer
Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 20 Nov 2024
The Government appreciates and values the vital work of the horticulture industry and recognises its role in maintaining a secure food supply. As part of our mission-driven Government, and in partnership with the sector, Defra is considering how we can ac...